OUR PROGRAM

A Structured

Path Toward
Stability and Independence.

Matthews House of Hope LLC provides a structured independent living program designed to help adults build stability, strengthen daily living skills, increase accountability and prepare for greater independence.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

More Than Housing

The MHH program combines a safe residential setting with clear expectations, goal planning and connections to community resources. The purpose is to help residents move from instability toward greater personal responsibility and independence.

Stability

A consistent residential environment where residents can focus on rebuilding routines and addressing immediate needs.

Accountability

Residents are encouraged to take responsibility for goals, finances, house expectations and personal progress.

Independence

The program supports practical steps toward stronger life skills, employment stability, savings and future housing readiness.

THE 3-PHASE PROGRAM

Three Phases.

One Goal: Greater Independence.

Each resident's journey is individual, but the program follows a clear framework from intake and stabilization through growth, accountability and

transition planning.

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Phase 1 - Intake & Stabilization

The first phase helps the resident understand the program, identify immediate needs and begin establishing stability.

  • Orientation
  • Needs assessment
  • Immediate goals
  • Community resource identification
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Phase 2 - Growth & Accountability

The second phase focuses on practical skills, accountability and forward momentum.

  • Employment assistance
  • Financial literacy
  • Budgeting
  • Life skills
  • Transportation planning
  • Weekly goals
  • Community referrals
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Phase 3 - Transition & Independence

The final phase focuses on preparing for sustainable independence and the resident's next transition.

  • Savings goals
  • Housing readiness
  • Employment stability
  • Rental preparation
  • Transition planning
  • Long-term community connections

RESIDENT JOURNEY

What the Program Experience Looks Like

From first contact through transition planning, residents move through a clear process designed to support progress.

Inquiry or Referral

A resident, family member or referral partner reaches out to MHH.

Pre-Assessment

MHH reviews housing needs, independence level and program fit.

Intake & Orientation

Approved residents complete intake and review expectations.

Goal Planning

Residents identify priorities and practical next steps.

Progress & Accountability

Residents work on goals, routines and stability.

Transition Planning

Residents prepare for greater independence and future housing.

PROGRAM SUPPORTS

Practical Area Growth

MHH focuses on practical areas that can help residents strengthen stability

and prepare for their next step.

Employment Assistance

Financial Literacy

Budgeting

Life Skills

Transportation Planning

Savings Goals

Housing Readiness

Community Referrals

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Clear Expectations Support Progress

Residents are expected to participate responsibly in the home and in their own progress.

Follow house and program expectations

Participate in intake and goal planning

Respect other residents and shared spaces

Communicate appropriately with staff and residents

Work toward personal stability and independence goals

Take responsibility for agreed financial obligations

Safe Housing • Supportive Community • Independent Living

Serving Polk County, Florida

863-733-5881

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